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Madonna


Background information
Birth name Madonna Louise Ciccone
Born August 16, 1958
Born place Bay City, Michigan, United States
Origin New York City
Genre(s) Pop
Dance
Electronic
Years active 1979—present
Label(s) Sire Records
Maverick Records
Associated acts Breakfast Club
Website Website



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Madonna 'Devastated' After Stage Collapse Leaves One Dead

July 17, 2009
Madonna 'Devastated' After Stage Collapse Leaves One DeadA technician has been killed and six others injured in France after the stage they were building for an upcoming concert by Madonna collapsed.

The incident occurred when a temporary roof canopy buckled, causing a crane to fall at the Velodrome stadium in Marseille.

As many as 50 technicians were working on the structure when it became unbalanced.

Officials said a 53-year-old Frenchman was killed and two of those injured – a Briton and an American – were in a serious condition.

In a statement, Madonna said she had been left “devastated” by the “tragic news”.

"My prayers go out to those who were injured and their families along with my deepest sympathy to all those affected by this heartbreaking news,” she added.

The singer’s planned concert at the venue on Sunday has been cancelled, organisers said.

The show had been scheduled to form part of the second leg of Madonna’s Sticky & Sweet world tour.

(by Jason Gregory)



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